Auckland - Karaka

The Karaka “Tomorrow's Show Home” features double glazing, heat pumps, under-floor heating, and a higher specification of insulation. There are energy efficient appliances solar water heating options and natural daylighting to capture the most of our natural resource. With an energywise™ rating of 6.5, this is one of the most energy efficient homes in New Zealand.

The kitchen is also a prime example of what to expect from a Future-Proof Building kitchen and offers many solutions to meet your requirements now and in the future. It has a contemporary design, intelligent storage concepts, space optimisation, efficient appliances, ergonomics and safety features to protect both your loved ones and your investment.

Inspired by the arts & crafts style – but designed to suit today's way of living with it's open plan layout to the family and dining room, and generous walk in scullery - this family home has everything to suit either the entertainer, the chef or to make rural family living a delight. The country location also offers a relaxed rural setting as well as being in close proximity to transport connections into Auckland city.

Energy efficiency is just one important aspect of Future-Proof Building. Overall, the showhome demonstrates that building a home using quality materials and practices is a sustainable investment. Decisions that make a home more comfortable today save money in the future and add value to homes in the long term.

Visit the Karaka “Tomorrow's Show Home” to find out more about future proofing your home.